Beef / Pork

BLT Penne Pasta Toss takes 5 minutes to prepare.

BLT Penne Pasta Toss takes 20 minutes to cook.

BLT Penne Pasta Toss makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for BLT Penne Pasta Toss are:

8 ounces dry whole wheat penne pasta
4 ounces Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese Wedges, cut into cubes (use cream cheese, if desired)
1 cup milk
1 ounce fresh grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Here is how you make BLT Penne Pasta Toss:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add Laughing Cow cheese, milk and Parmesan - heat over medium-high, whisking constantly, cheese melts and the mixture is well-blended, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bacon, spinach, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and nutmeg - reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, add drained pasta and toss well to coat. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper, if desired.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MYLINDA142.

The nutritional information for BLT Penne Pasta Toss is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 481.5

• Total Fat: 14.6 g
• Cholesterol: 43.7 mg
• Sodium: 993.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 58.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
• Protein: 27.7 g